THANK YOU for attending our Rebound on the Rooftop on May 11, 2022!!
It was such a beautiful evening, the weather was PERFECT, and we are so glad we got to see so many of you in person again! If you weren't able to make it, we missed you! And we hope we'll see you soon at another event!
And thank you to A Safe Haven for their partnership and for their amazing catering services!
In the meantime, check out the photos HERE or--->>>>
ENJOY!!
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